All Blacks MOTM v Tonga

[MN5]

@canes4life said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

@nepia said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

Christian Cullen and Jonah Lomu both bombed tries in exactly the same manner - in the same game too. Now, I can't be certain but I'm willing to bet a few quid you didn't hold a grudge against them like you do against Reiko.

The difference in your example above is that Lomu and Cullen didn’t showboat before and after the fact. I’ve lost count of how many times Ioane show boats or stands over someone when he scores a try, acting like a right douchebag. It’s quite funny that a number of Ferners get defensive about it when it’s so blatantly obvious.

Indeed, just cos someone is an AB doesn’t mean some of them aren’t complete dropkicks.

[Windows97]

I actually was a Bridge fan as he seemed like a solid player who would turn up in the right place at the right time, score tries and be solid in defense.

That all changed last year, his form in the AB jersey when we were over in Australia was just horrific , offered nothing on attack, hopelessly out of position on defense. He looked genuinely lost out there on the field as soon as he got put under pressure.

It was absolutely bizarre watching him, wasn't up in the line to make a tackle as loose forwards roared down his wing, nor far enough back to field any kicks. Literally in the middle of no-where as the play unfolded around him.

So ever since then I've classed him as a "possum in the headlights" player that may have a great deal of skill, but will just freeze when test match pressure is put on.

I haven't seen anything this year to make me change my mind - I certainly hope he does.

As a aside I do wonder what the score would have been had Sevu Reece been playing on the wing instead of Bridge? Probably 120-0...

[Magpie_in_aus]

@stockcar86 said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

@nepia said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

@machpants said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

@Duluth Brodie???? Cane Coles?

Sweet, helps my voting. Brodie, Weber, now who for third. Ah fuck, Bridge went to school in Hastings.

yeah, but Lindisfarne

Backline factory....
Timu, Dagg, Bridge

Throw in Taine and Campbell Johnstone and FAB Hugh Renton.

Backbone of NZ rugby that school

[Nepia]

@magpie_in_aus said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

@stockcar86 said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

@nepia said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

@machpants said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

@Duluth Brodie???? Cane Coles?

Sweet, helps my voting. Brodie, Weber, now who for third. Ah fuck, Bridge went to school in Hastings.

yeah, but Lindisfarne

Backline factory....
Timu, Dagg, Bridge

Throw in Taine and Campbell Johnstone and FAB Hugh Renton.

Backbone of NZ rugby that school

I think you mean backline importers.

I see the old sports scholarships are back in fashion after a few years of being idle.

[Victor Meldrew]

@canes4life said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

@nepia said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

Christian Cullen and Jonah Lomu both bombed tries in exactly the same manner - in the same game too. Now, I can't be certain but I'm willing to bet a few quid you didn't hold a grudge against them like you do against Reiko.

The difference in your example above is that Lomu and Cullen didn’t showboat before and after the fact. I’ve lost count of how many times Ioane show boats or stands over someone when he scores a try, acting like a right douchebag. It’s quite funny that a number of Ferners get defensive about it when it’s so blatantly obvious.

I can't stand that sort of shit either, but to be fair to Reiko, he's toned down a lot of that stuff and it's always seemed to me to be over-exuberance rather than lack of respect.

Akira was a worse twat with his "in yer face" gloating stuff but that seems to have pretty much disappeared and he's a way better player for it.

[No Quarter]

Guys, for fuck sake, it's Rieko, not Reiko

[No Quarter]

@canes4life said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

@nepia said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

Christian Cullen and Jonah Lomu both bombed tries in exactly the same manner - in the same game too. Now, I can't be certain but I'm willing to bet a few quid you didn't hold a grudge against them like you do against Reiko.

The difference in your example above is that Lomu and Cullen didn’t showboat before and after the fact. I’ve lost count of how many times Ioane show boats or stands over someone when he scores a try, acting like a right douchebag. It’s quite funny that a number of Ferners get defensive about it when it’s so blatantly obvious.

Quite a few of the Canes boys carry on like douchebags when they score. Laumape often runs up to the crowd thumping his chest and then does a little dance. Just trying to recall you sticking the boot into him over that?

[MN5]

@no-quarter said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

@canes4life said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

@nepia said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

Christian Cullen and Jonah Lomu both bombed tries in exactly the same manner - in the same game too. Now, I can't be certain but I'm willing to bet a few quid you didn't hold a grudge against them like you do against Reiko.

The difference in your example above is that Lomu and Cullen didn’t showboat before and after the fact. I’ve lost count of how many times Ioane show boats or stands over someone when he scores a try, acting like a right douchebag. It’s quite funny that a number of Ferners get defensive about it when it’s so blatantly obvious.

Quite a few of the Canes boys carry on like douchebags when they score. Laumape often runs up to the crowd thumping his chest and then does a little dance. Just trying to recall you sticking the boot into him over that?

Maybe people would if he was still in the ABs

[MN5]

@no-quarter said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

Guys, for fuck sake, it's Rieko, not Reiko

I’m not sure if former captain Ciaran Reed would tolerate his antics.

[Bones]

@mn5 Ritchie was pretty tolerant though.

[nostrildamus]

@mn5 said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

@no-quarter said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

Guys, for fuck sake, it's Rieko, not Reiko

I’m not sure if former captain Ciaran Reed would tolerate his antics.

Subtle point, Enema5.

[Victor Meldrew]

@no-quarter said in All Blacks MOTM v Tonga:

Guys, for fuck sake, it's Rieko, not Reiko

Sorry, but I'm a bit dyslexic, KO?

(I'll get my coat)